Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
44


62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony HX400V
Fujifilm X-S1 | HX400V |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm X-S1
HX400V | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 27 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX400V
Fujifilm X-S1 | HX400V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX400V.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-11-24 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Bionz X |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 920 gr (2.03 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $448 |